Lead Consultant - Operational Excellence

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Consultant focused on Operational Excellence to join its consultancy in Rustenburg. You will guide clients in optimizing processes and driving performance improvements across organizations.

In this senior role, you will diagnose bottlenecks, design effective solutions, and lead implementation to achieve cost savings and productivity gains for major enterprises in the North West province.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in operational improvement, process optimization, or supply chain consulting.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex operational transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Assess current processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams and client personnel in executing operational improvement initiatives.
• Develop KPIs and monitoring systems to track progress and ensure sustained improvements.
• Facilitate change management processes, ensuring client buy-in and adoption of new strategies.
• Provide expert mentorship to clients on achieving and maintaining operational excellence.

Skills

LSS Black Belt

Leadership

Data-driven

KPIs

Change management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Lead Consultant focused on Operational Excellence to join their esteemed consultancy in Rustenburg . This senior role involves guiding clients in optimizing their processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving performance improvements across their organizations. You will be responsible for diagnosing operational bottlenecks, designing effective solutions, and leading implementation efforts to achieve significant cost savings and productivity gains. This is a fantastic opportunity for a results-oriented consultant to make a substantial impact within the industrial heartland of the North West province, working with major enterprises and contributing to strategic business transformations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current operational processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Design and implement best practices in areas such as Lean, Six Sigma, supply chain optimization, and process re-engineering.
• Lead cross-functional teams and client personnel in executing operational improvement initiatives.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitoring systems to track progress and ensure sustained improvements.
• Facilitate change management processes, ensuring client buy-in and adoption of new operational strategies.
• Provide expert advice and mentorship to clients on achieving and maintaining operational excellence.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in operational improvement, process optimization, or supply chain consulting.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex operational transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, mining, or related industrial processes.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package complemented by performance bonuses.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Continuous professional development and leadership training programs.
• Engage with leading industrial clients in the Rustenburg area.